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Monday, August 8, 2016

Review of The Grave of Lainey Grace by Aaron Galvin

Reviewed by -- Shadow
Walker

Book Review of --

The Grave of Lainey
Grace by Aaron Galvin

Overall star rating
--- 5

About the book:

Every year, when the
last leaf of summer falls, roses are laid at the grave of Lainey Grace. No one
knows who steals into the cemetery after the gates are closed and locked, least
of all the head groundskeeper, Bob.

When Bob is warned
he’ll be fired if the rose-givers sneak in again, his ten-year-old
granddaughter, Briar Ann Wade, decides to find out who the perpetrators are and
why they only come each fall.

Briar discovers the
answer to the mystery only to learn, as her grandpa says, grief and love take
many forms…and there is healing in both.

Book creation ratings

Overall total, out of
30 -- 30

-- Story &
characters -- 10

-- Cover & title
-- 10

-- Editing &
formatting -- 10

* based on a 1-10
scale with: 1-4, poor; 5-7, good; 8-10,
very good.*

The review --

I think that this will
surprise Jacqueline, since I told her that I couldn't connect with the
storyline after the Third Chapter. I confessed that it was trending toward a
four star rating at that point. Everything changed when she said it was a
children's book. I went deep inside my past, to that boy who loved adventure
and more than his share of mischief. The story came alive and I couldn't put it
down. I found myself laughing, shedding a few tears, and wondrously surprised
as the story unfolded before me.

I love a story where
the author spends time developing the book's characters. The editing was
outstanding which propelled the story along without distracting the reader.

The pace of the book
was quick and made for a smooth journey. I would encourage parents to read this
story to their children. It's that good folks. It's a must read for children of
any age or parents who wish to journey back in their memories. I
never spoil the ending of the book, but this time I'm more tempted than ever
before. It's a journey worth the taking friends. Enjoy!

Reader Recommendations

Genre -- Children, Adventure/Fantasy/Fairy
Tale.

Age recommendations --
Children of any age or adults who wish to feel young
again.